DEF Derate Debate Puts Tanker Safety and DEF Distribution in Focus
Tank carriers and fuel marketers outline different safeguards for DEF faults, opening a focused debate over highway operations, maintenance access and distribution economics.
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AI for Tank and Bulk Operations: Where the Model Hardware Standard Could Help
A new hardware interface for AI raises practical questions for tank fleets, terminals, cleaning facilities and suppliers. Here is where a measured trial could make sense.
H.O. Bouchard Acquires Gould Equipment in Maine Tank-Service Expansion
H.O. Bouchard has purchased Gould Equipment through Bouchard Services, linking a diversified Northeast tank fleet with a Bangor shop specializing in propane and petroleum equipment, pressure-vessel repairs and inspections.
Autonomous Trucking Expansion: 7 Powerful but Cautious Signals From California Rules and Kodiak Growth
Autonomous trucking expansion is moving from pilots toward regulated deployment as California opens heavy-duty AV permits and Kodiak AI scales freight, hardware, and industrial integration.
Aging Truck Safety: 7 Critical Risks for Tank Fleets
Aging truck safety is becoming a cost issue for tank carriers as older Class 8 equipment, CSA exposure and insurance pressure converge.
Heavy-Duty Truck Excise Tax Repeal: 7 Powerful Benefits and Risks for Tank Fleets
Heavy-duty truck excise tax repeal could lower upfront equipment costs for tank fleets, but it would also reopen major Highway Trust Fund and road-funding questions.
Tank Fleet Compliance Update: Essential 11-Point Guide for March 23, 2026
Tank fleet compliance gets a March 23, 2026 double hit: PHMSA’s Exxon gasoline preemption docket and FMCSA final rules on eDVIR clarity, fuel-system edits, and warning-device language—what changed, what to document, and what to verify now.
Tremcar Pacific Truck Tank Acquisition: 9 Powerful Signals for Western Expansion and Implications for Tank Fleets
Tremcar Pacific Truck Tank acquisition expands West Coast tank-truck service. See potential impacts on bobtail lead times, repairs, parts availability, warranty handling, and pricing.
EPA 2027 NOx Rule: 7 Essential Challenges and Opportunities for Fleets
The EPA 2027 NOx rule will reshape heavy-duty truck emissions, costs, and maintenance. Learn how fleet operators can prepare for new technology, warranties, and compliance.
Positive Outlook: NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 Celebrates 80 Years of Game-Changing Progress
NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 – North America’s premier liquid bulk trucking event – convenes industry leaders, innovators, and safety experts in Kansas City to celebrate 80 years of progress. Discover key regulatory updates, advanced tanker technologies, and trends shaping the tank truck industry’s future.
